Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The Las Vegas Raiders signed safety Isaiah Pola-Mao to a contract extension, they announced Monday. Sources told NFL Network that the pact is for two years and worth up to $8.45 million.

Mao, who came on strong after getting a starting role last season, re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday. An undrafted free agent in 2022, he comes off his best season with careers highs in tackles (85) and passed defended (six).

The Las Vegas Raiders announced the signing of safety Isaiah Pola-Mao on Monday. Terms were not announced but NFL Network reported it's a two-year extension worth $8.45 million. Pola-Mao, 25, nephew of Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu,

The Las Vegas Raiders are viewed as a team targeting a move up to select Miami quarterback Cam Ward in the 2025 NFL draft, according to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline. "The overall belief from people in the league is that the Las Vegas Raiders will be one of the teams actively attempting to trade up with the hopes of selecting quarterback Cam Ward,

Cleveland Browns (No. 2) and New York Giants (No. 3) hold the top three picks in this year's draft. All three clubs need long-term answers for their quarterback situations.